Community service-based high school elective looking for in-class partners

By Melinda Pearce

August 18, 2010

Wake County's volunteer matching service, ME³, has succeeded in starting a community leadership and service elective at two county high schools. Over 50 students ages 15 to 18 will be participating in this pilot course, and ME³ is looking for organizations who would like to be a part of this exciting new class!

Youth are givers, too—let’s help them reach their potential

July 15, 2010

Even though just five years old, the North Carolina Youth Giving Network has seen some amazing accomplishments, with over $300K granted out to communities by more than 800 youth. Established in 2005 by NCGives, the Network continues to grow - something that wouldn't be possible without the adult advisors who rally their youth together to support their communities. These advisors recently gathered at Greensboro's International Civil Rights Museum to learn more about engaging youth in giving back.

3T News Bites: Buncombe, Onslow and Durham Counties

June 03, 2010

1,000 women, coastal restoration, and a poverty DVD...Here's your taste of giving around the state, as reported in recent news.

“T.C. Berrien Elementary students’ generosity recognized” (The Fayetteville Observer)

May 17, 2010

The students and teachers at T.C. Berrien got a surprise Thursday after they filed into the gymnasium.

Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy scholarship

May 07, 2010

Have you always wanted to attend a national conference but couldn’t afford to go? Would you like to deepen your understanding of a specific topic and strengthen your skills as an effective grantmaker? Are you looking to connect with other young leaders of color in philanthropy? 

Sharing with Elon students this Monday

By Donna Chavis

April 23, 2010

Across North Carolina, private and public colleges and universities offer their students Philanthropy 101 classes. I'm looking forward to meeting the students in the philanthropy class at Elon University in Burlington this Monday (April 26), where I'll be sharing NCGives' model of support for inclusive philanthropy.

Part of the presentation will focus on the intersections of philanthropy of community and philanthropy for community.  It is always stimulating to engage with new ideas and concepts.  I look forward to sharing with the students and learning from them through our dialogue!

NC youth givers turn heads; DC jobseeker gives away $10 a day

March 24, 2010

"Youth philanthropy: A little can yield a lot" (Philanthropy Journal)

Most folks know of Margaret Mead's quote "never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world..." It's a saying that we've heard dozens of times. But how many us have actually had an opportunity to see this in action - to observe in real-time the power of a collective spark catch fire?

Young philanthropists webinar tomorrow

January 11, 2010

Eric Rowles of NCGives partner Leading To Change is conducting a webinar tomorrow (Tuesday) on how social media is changing the way that people, specifically teens, "give" philanthropically. Eric is taking a quick survey - how have you seen today's young people give either their time, talent or treasure through social media? Respond by Tuesday morning to info@leadingtochange.com. (And there's still time to register for the webinar!)

“Dime Time” program in Cumberland County engages elementary kids in philanthropy

By Melinda Pearce

January 08, 2010

The E. E. Smith Giving Circle, founded with support from NCGives and the Cumberland Community Foundation, recently partnered with the Lucile Souders Elementary School of Math and Science to teach kids about philanthropy. The giving circle ( which was created to improve local math and science outcomes through awareness and philanthropic efforts) offered to match a dollar for every dime collected, up to $2,000. The children went above and beyond the match, raising $1,943.40 in dimes.